PUBM-541 Policy Analysis

This course addresses the systematic analysis of policies that are under consideration or, after having been implemented, are under review. Emphasizes logical and prescriptive techniques for analyzing public policies and making decisions regarding policy change. Among the approaches and issues considered in this course are modeling, decision making under risk and uncertainty, and risk preference. Emphasis is on conceptualization, interpretation, and analysis of selected policies. Required Prerequisite: PUBM 540.